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Todaiji Temple Nara Park and Naramachi Alley Walk
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$104.62
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
We at Explorer Tours provide luxury, comfortable small group tours with a maximum of 11 passengers per vehicle. Our tour conductors escort guests to each destination and assist throughout the tour to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. All entry tickets in the itinerary are included in the tour price. Unlike large bus tours, we offer a more personal and relaxed travel experience with attentive service.
This tour visits Nara’s iconic World Heritage area, historic temples, Nara Park, and includes a traditional walk through the Naramachi district, where guests can enjoy old-town scenery, local culture, and the charming atmosphere of traditional streets.
• We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
• Tour is not customizable.
• Not recommended travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes walking.
• Due to the weather, traffic conditions, time schedule might change.
• If you select, “I’ll decide later” for the meeting point, please message us on viator.
This tour visits Nara’s iconic World Heritage area, historic temples, Nara Park, and includes a traditional walk through the Naramachi district, where guests can enjoy old-town scenery, local culture, and the charming atmosphere of traditional streets.
• We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
• Tour is not customizable.
• Not recommended travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes walking.
• Due to the weather, traffic conditions, time schedule might change.
• If you select, “I’ll decide later” for the meeting point, please message us on viator.
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Todaiji Temple Nara Park and Naramachi Alley Walk
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Parking Fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fee
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Please wait in front of the building.
Please wait in front of the shop.
Return details
Please wait in front of the building.
Please wait in front of the shop.
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OsakaMeet your tour conductor either in Shinsaibashi or Umeda DT Tower, and board our comfortable, luxurious private vehicle and travel 1 hr from Osaka to Nara Park.
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Todai-ji TempleTodaiji Temple, built in the Nara period to pray for the nation’s peace, is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara.” It enshrines the Great Buddha of Nara within the Great Buddha Hall—one of the largest wooden structures in the world. Originally completed in 751 and twice lost to fire, the present hall dates from 1709. Step into this vast space to feel its history, faith, and awe-inspiring scale.
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Nara ParkLocated next to Todaiji Temple, Nara Park is a spacious area filled with historic temples and ponds, where deer roam freely. With its beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons, it is one of Nara’s most iconic destinations.
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Todai-ji Temple Nandai GateWalk toward The Great South Gate, or Nandaimon, the main gates of Todai-ji temple, and bask in its size of this great structure. The Nandaimon gate, which stands at the entrance of the approach to Todaiji Temple, is a massive structure with a height of about 25.5m, and the Ni-o guardian statues located in Nandaimon are also a site to behold. Walk through this great gate, and see the magnificent large wooden Ni-o statues. housed in the great Nandaimon Gates.
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Arrive in Nara Park and disembark with your tour conductor here at Yumekaze Plaza.
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NaramachiThis area escaped the destruction of war, preserving the traditional townscape of old Nara. Many of the historic townhouses have been stylishly renovated into galleries, restaurants, and shops, blending history with modern charm.
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Naramachi Townhouse of Traditional LifestyleThis townhouse (the storehouse is from the Edo period) was built in 1917 by an antique dealer, and its spatial composition and design are impressive, including a tea room, a spacious 15-tatami room, a Buddhist altar room covered in gold leaf, and sliding door paintings and decorations. Today, it is a lively spot in Naramachi, promoting the charm of a townhouse that allows you to feel the four seasons and the lifestyle culture, with a theme of the 24 solar terms. (Registered Tangible Cultural Property)
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Goryojinja ShrineThis shrine was founded by imperial decree of Emperor Kanmu in the early Heian period (800). It commemorates the souls of Princess Inoue (Empress of Emperor Kōnin and daughter of Emperor Shōmu) and her son, Prince Oto, who were falsely accused of crimes and imprisoned before passing away during the Nara period. They are enshrined in the main hall as the guardian deity of Nara town. To the left, passing through the South Gate, is Shusse Inari Shrine, a subsidiary shrine known for its blessings in matchmaking. In addition, visitors often tie red strings at the feet of the lion statues on either side of the South Gate, offering prayers for the lion statues to stop runaways, find love, or bring prosperity to their businesses. Seasonal flowers, such as cherry blossoms and peonies, bloom within the grounds, and the beautifully colored and intricately crafted seasonal goshuin stamps are a popular attraction.
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Naramachi Koshino IeThis facility was built based on the townhouses that dotted Naramachi from the end of the Edo period through the Meiji era. It is characterized by its narrow width and long depth, which is also described as an eel's bed. The stairs to the second floor are designed as a "box staircase" to make effective use of the small space, ensuring storage space. You can also learn about the functionality of the latticework, which acts like a half-mirror to make it difficult to see inside from the outside, and the light sources in the courtyard and dirt floor, which allow for ventilation and lighting. This is a facility where you can experience life in the past and savor the atmosphere.
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OsakaAfter you visit Nara, you will board our private vehicle and you will be driven back to Osaka. You will be dropped off at your pick-up point.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Todaiji Temple Nara Park and Naramachi Alley Walk
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$104.62
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!